Capital programming is a core function of the RTA. RTA and the Service Boards have worked to articulate as well as advance a capital strategy for transit projects in the Chicagoland region.
Priority Projects have been identified by the Service Boards. These priority projects are updated on an annual basis. This page shows details about the funding for each priority project.
The 2024-2028 5-Year Regional Capital Program includes over 250 projects that are advancing many of these Priority Projects. The capital projects are shown in the table below, organized by Priority Project and can also be seen in a mapped form on the RTA Capital Projects Dashboard. Each project listing shows the amount of funding programmed in the 2024-2028 Regional Capital Program. Beginning with the 2024-2028 Capital Program, projects are evaluated based on 15 measures which were identified in the new Regional Transit Strategic Plan, Transit is the Answer. All projects in the 2024-2028 program show the detailed evaluations in this site.
The metrics include evaluations of Equity and Accessibility which are used in the performance-based allocation process. The region has committed to dedicating 20% of programmed funds to projects that fulfill the regional goals of improving equity and accessibility for 2025 and beyond as a part of the new performance-based capital allocation process
The Service Boards have met and exceeded the 20% goal for the 2025-2028 budget years.
Project Management Oversite (PMO) data is provided for projects that are being actively monitored by the PMO group. Data included current activities, start and end date and budget and schedule status. The following page has a full list of active PMO projects.
Extension of the Red Line from 95th Street to 130th Street
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Red Line Extension
Extension
Rail
$60,320,632
$1,798,100,950
Project Details
Description
The Red Line Extension project extends south end of line 5.6 miles and will include four new, fully accessible stations at 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue, and 130th Street. Provides for a share of funding necessary to advance from the engineering to construction phase of project schedule to start in early 2025.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$30,000,000
$100,000,000
$130,000,000
State
$0
$25,000,000
$256,891,638
$281,891,638
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$5,320,632
$1,380,888,680
$1,386,209,312
Total
$0
$60,320,632
$1,737,780,318
$1,798,100,950
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Red Line Extension - Planning, Preliminary Engineering
Extension
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Red Line Extension Planning, Preliminary EngineeringFunds will provide for planning, program management, and preliminary engineering services for the anticipated extension of the south leg of the Red Line. Funding will allow for the CTA to continue project work through the Project Development phase where the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Preliminary Engineering for the project will be completed. CIP also provides the 30% non-Capital Improvement Grant match ($310M) commitment needed to successfully complete Project Development.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$60,240,816
$0
$0
$60,240,816
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Pace
Pulse Infrastructure
Bus
$59,141,334
$59,141,334
$82,561,000
$23,419,666
Enhance Pulse service
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Pulse 95th Street
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$19,567,500
$19,567,500
Project Details
Description
Design and construction of stations of the Pulse 95th Rapid Transit Line. The project corridor is approximately 12.4 miles in length and runs east-west between the CTA Red Line 95th/Dan Ryan Station in Chicago and Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills primarily routed along 95th Street, as well as several other roadways in Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge, Hickory Hills, and Palos Hills. The proposed line would include connections to other transit services including the CTA Red Line 95th/Dan Ryan Station and other CTA routes, other Pace bus routes, Metra Rock Island District Line Longwood Station, Metra Southwest Service, and Oak Lawn Patriot Station. As Pace’s third anticipated Pulse line, the 95th Street service will improve connectivity and increase transit service levels through higher frequencies, travel time savings, and station amenities. The Pulse 95th Street Line will connect to the Pulse Halsted Line, and eventually to the Pulse Harlem and Cicero Lines.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$15,654,000
$0
$15,654,000
State
$0
$3,913,500
$0
$3,913,500
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,464,000
$19,567,500
$0
$21,031,500
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Pulse Halsted
Stations & Passenger Facilities
Bus
$39,573,834
$39,573,834
Project Details
Description
Architectural/Engineering Design and Construction of stations, vertical markers, and other elements of the Pulse Halsted Arterial Rapid Transit Line. The project corridor consists of approximately 9 miles of South Halsted Street, from the Pace Harvey Transportation Center to 95th Street, and includes the segment of 95th Street that provides a connection to the CTA Red Line 95th/Dan Ryan station.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$32,137,334
$0
$32,137,334
State
$0
$7,436,500
$0
$7,436,500
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$500,000
$39,573,834
$0
$40,073,834
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Pace
Improve Support Facilities
Bus
$54,839,342
$166,839,342
$671,695,895
$504,856,553
Includes North, Southwest, River, North Shore, and Wheeling Divisions - Electrification/Expansion
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Construct Salt Shed
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Pace is in need of a stand-alone storage solution and will construct a shed to store and secure up to 10tons of bulk rock salt that is used during the winter season. The construction of the shed will be within thefootprint of Pace's parcel. This shed will allow for accessible use with Pace's skidsteer to load rock saltonto the pickup trucks and distribute it on approximately more than 15,000 square yards of grounds(parking lots and driveways), in addition to sidewalks, in a safe and more efficient manner. CurrentlyPace purchases 50-pound bags of salt that have to be loaded manually which has become very unsafein term of personal injury risk and is very time consuming as it has to be loaded multiple times per day.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$75,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
A construction contract was awarded. There were some delays related to the Village code requirements and permits. All activities were completed during this reporting period and final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Fire Loop System
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Replacement of underground loop, piping, valves, and pump for fire suppression.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,050,000
$0
$0
$2,050,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Headquarters Renovation
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Paint and carpet replacement at Administrative Office in Arlington Heights. HQ is currently 2 floors of employees with the building capable of a 3rd floor structure. Adding a third floor we would incorporate high efficient heating and cooling with hospital grade filters update the colors and carpet and workspace on the first and second floor to match the third floor.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$750,000
$0
$0
$750,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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North Division Electrification/Expansion
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$54,839,342
$62,439,342
Project Details
Description
Renovation and expansion of North Division Garage located in Waukegan, including installation of charging capabilities for electric buses.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$54,839,342
$7,600,000
$62,439,342
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$60,350,000
$54,839,342
$7,600,000
$122,789,342
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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North Shore Division Expansion
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
North Shore Division Expansion - A/E design and construction to renovate and expand Pace's North Shore Division bus garage.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$20,000,000
$0
$0
$20,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Southwest Division Electrification/Expansion
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$104,400,000
Project Details
Description
The facilities will be built on a 22-acre site that is situated next door to Pace’s SouthDivision Garage in Markham and owned by Pace. The purpose of this project is to consolidate certainoperational functions currently operating at each garage into one location. This will improve productivityand control costs by eliminating duplication. The original plan was to construct three separate buildings:1) an Active Transit Management Center to accommodate Central Dispatching; 2) a new Central StoresWarehouse and 3) Acceptance Facility for preparing new buses to put in service. The Active TransitManagement Center will include Central Dispatching, Customer Service, Safety, Operator Training, etc.The Acceptance Facility Garage will replace the facility in South Holland and include body repair work,mechanic training, Tech Services (farebox and radio repair), sign and shelter shops, etc. The thirdfunction is a new Central Warehouse for parts and materials.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$104,400,000
$104,400,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$104,400,000
$104,400,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Metra
Track Improvements
Rail
$46,008,885
$161,272,369
$2,011,525,478
$1,850,253,109
Replace and repair track components
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Catenary Structure Rehabilitation
Track & Structure
Rail
$2,000,000
$4,800,000
Project Details
Description
This project involves the ongoing rehabilitation of various catenary structures on the Metra Electric (ME) Line including the University Park Branch, the South Chicago Branch, and the Blue Island Branch. This work typically involves refurbishing structural steel, improving walkways, replacing alternating current cross-arms, and rehabilitating concrete foundation pedestals. Specific project activities will depend on the results of condition assessments and the availability of track time to schedule work.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,000,000
$2,800,000
$4,800,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,200,000
$2,000,000
$2,800,000
$7,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CREATE - 75th St CIP
Track & Structure
Rail
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project will provide engineering for the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP) that will relieve rail congestion by separating freight and passenger rail lines in the City of Chicago. The eventual construction phases will construct a flyover to connect Metra Southwest Service (SWS) to the Rock Island (RID) Line at 73rd Street. Constructing the project will eliminate a major conflict point between Metra and freight trains, and train idling will be reduced. This funding represents Metra’s contribution to the project, other project partners within CREATE will contribute additional funding.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$10,000,000
$0
$10,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$10,000,000
$0
$10,000,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$28,000,000
On Budget
Behind Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The design development is advancing to 90%. Coordination with a Norfolk Southern project is ongoing. Work is progressing on Right-of-Way assessment and property acquisition assessment. There was also an executed change order to add a pedestrian tunnel for the project. Finally, the Forest Hill Flyover construction work continued during this reporting period.
Last Updated 09.25.2024
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CREATE Ogden Junction (WA1)
Track & Structure
Rail
$500,000
$500,000
Project Details
Description
The Ogden Junction (WA1) project will invest $170 million to improve a 1.9-mile-long segment of the Union Pacific rail line along Rockwell Avenue between Fulton Street on the north and 16th Street on the south. Improvements include the replacement of 14 (of 18) viaducts, rehabilitation of two viaducts, and permanent removal of two viaducts. All viaducts and bridges will be upgraded to modern design standards. Rail infrastructure improvements include the addition of a new, state-of-the-art bi-directional computerized traffic control system (TCS), upgraded rail switches (from manual to automatic), additional control points at Taylor Street, Ogden Avenue, and 16th Street, the crosstie replacement, “surfacing” to improve track foundation and alignment, and additional tracks to support fluidity and capacity. This funding represents Metra’s contribution to the project, other project partners within CREATE will contribute additional funding.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$500,000
$0
$500,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$500,000
$0
$500,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Crossings (Road & Track) MED
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
These projects provide for the renewal of rail highway grade crossings at various locations on Metra-owned and operated lines and the Union Pacific Lines. The specific crossings to be renewed will be based on the stage of deterioration at each crossing. The work will include, but not be limited to, replacement of cross ties, crossing material, and ballast, as well as the surfacing of the track.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$0
$0
$1,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Elmwood Park Grade Separation
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$10,000,000
Project Details
Description
Metra staff and the Village of Elmwood Park have coordinated on the Village’s proposal to construct a roadway flyover to eliminate a highway-rail grade crossing with Metra and freight trains. The Village engineers provided design alternatives that best fit Metra’s long-term needs and ensured the project would span the entire Metra right of way. Metra has committed to providing up to a $10 million contribution towards the proposed construction of the roadway flyover in return for preserving space for a future 4th and possible 5th main line track.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Hanover Park Crossings
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Improvements to pedestrian crossings adjacent to the Hanover Park station along the MD-W.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,050,000
$0
$0
$1,050,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Rail Renewal BNS
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Rail conditions are integral to maintaining safe operations and maintaining track speeds and on-time performance. These projects fund the refurbishment or replacement of rail and switches in the BNSF. Project activities may include but are not limited to, the renewal of switch points at various locations, the replacement of switch machines, AC heaters, the replacement of turnouts, and correcting minor defects with field welding. The high density of freight and commuter traffic, including extensive express service, requires close monitoring and periodic replacement of switches, switch machines, and sections of rail.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,590,000
$0
$0
$2,590,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Rail Renewal MED
Track & Structure
Rail
$1,780,000
$9,487,000
Project Details
Description
Rail conditions are integral to maintaining safe operations and maintaining track speeds and on-time performance. These projects fund the refurbishment or replacement of rail and switches on the MED. Project activities may include but are not limited to, the renewal of switch points at various locations, the replacement of switch machines, AC heaters, the replacement of turnouts, and correcting minor defects with field welding. The high density of freight and commuter traffic, including extensive express service, requires close monitoring and periodic replacement of switches, switch machines, and sections of rail.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$1,780,000
$7,707,000
$9,487,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,800,000
$1,780,000
$7,707,000
$12,287,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rail Renewal MWD
Track & Structure
Rail
$2,000,000
$15,510,000
Project Details
Description
Rail conditions are integral to maintaining safe operations and maintaining track speeds and on-time performance. These projects fund the refurbishment or replacement of rail and switches on the MDW. Project activities may include but are not limited to, the renewal of switch points at various locations, the replacement of switch machines, AC heaters, the replacement of turnouts, and correcting minor defects with field welding. The high density of freight and commuter traffic, including extensive express service, requires close monitoring and periodic replacement of switches, switch machines, and sections of rail.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,000,000
$13,510,000
$15,510,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,700,000
$2,000,000
$13,510,000
$21,210,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rail Renewal RID
Track & Structure
Rail
$2,930,000
$10,850,000
Project Details
Description
Rail conditions are integral to maintaining safe operations and maintaining track speeds and on-time performance. These projects fund the refurbishment or replacement of rail and switches on the RID. Project activities may include but are not limited to, the renewal of switch points at various locations, the replacement of switch machines, AC heaters, the replacement of turnouts, and correcting minor defects with field welding. The high density of freight and commuter traffic, including extensive express service, requires close monitoring and periodic replacement of switches, switch machines, and sections of rail.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,930,000
$7,920,000
$10,850,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,250,000
$2,930,000
$7,920,000
$14,100,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rail Renewal UPR
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$1,500,000
Project Details
Description
Rail conditions are integral to maintaining safe operations and maintaining track speeds and on-time performance. These projects fund the refurbishment or replacement of rail and switches on the UPR. Project activities may include but are not limited to, the renewal of switch points at various locations, the replacement of switch machines, AC heaters, the replacement of turnouts, and correcting minor defects with field welding. The high density of freight and commuter traffic, including extensive express service, requires close monitoring and periodic replacement of switches, switch machines, and sections of rail.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$500,000
$0
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Ties & Ballast MED
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
These projects consist of the replacement of cross ties, switch ties and ballast. In order to maintain proper track gauge and surface, it is necessary to replace ties and ballast periodically. This improves the riding quality of the trains and reduces the incidence of slow orders, which adversely affect adherence to train schedules. These projects represent part of an ongoing program to replace ties and ballast throughout the commuter territory.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$9,100,000
$0
$0
$9,100,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$4,100,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Major elements for this project included ironworkers; track, signal and utilities work. Track and structure improvements were completed during this reporting period and final invoices remain. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Ties & Ballast MET
Track & Structure
Rail
$10,780,000
$61,546,484
Project Details
Description
These projects fund capital renewal activities related to maintaining safe conditions along the right of way, including but not limited to the replacement of track ties, the cleaning or replacement of ballast, and the replacement of switch components and heaters. Periodically replacing ties and ballast is necessary to maintain proper track gauge and surface conditions. These projects fund improvements on Metra’s BNSF Line, the Metra Electric District, Milwaukee District, and Rock Island District and related rail yard facilities.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$43,320,000
$43,320,000
State
$0
$10,780,000
$7,446,484
$18,226,484
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$10,780,000
$50,766,484
$61,546,484
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Ties & Ballast MWD-N
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
These projects consist of the replacement of cross ties, switch ties and ballast. In order to maintain proper track gauge and surface, it is necessary to replace ties and ballast periodically. This improves the riding quality of the trains and reduces the incidence of slow orders, which adversely affect adherence to train schedules. These projects represent part of an ongoing program to replace ties and ballast throughout the commuter territory. Projects on the Milwaukee District are split with the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,000,000
$0
$0
$2,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Ties & Ballast MWD-W
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Metra’s track renewal crew will rehabilitate dozens of miles of track along the Milwaukee District West (MD-W) Line in 2022. The project will be the most comprehensive investment in track conditions since Metra acquired the MD-W in 1987. Metra forces will Replace ties, clean or replace ballast, and replace switch components to provide smoother, faster, and safer track conditions. Metra partners with the Canadian Pacific Railroad to fund improvements to particular portions of the MD-W as freight train traffic degrade track conditions more rapidly than Metra trains.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$10,075,000
$0
$0
$10,075,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$4,331,634
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Track and structure improvements were completed during this reporting period. Major elements include ironworkers; track, signal and utilities work. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Ties & Ballast RID
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
These projects consist of the replacement of cross ties, switch ties and ballast. In order to maintain proper track gauge and surface, it is necessary to replace ties and ballast periodically. This improves the riding quality of the trains and reduces the incidence of slow orders, which adversely affect adherence to train schedules. These projects represent part of an ongoing program to replace ties and ballast throughout the commuter territory.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$3,200,000
$0
$0
$3,200,000
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$1,920,000
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Major elements for this project includes ironworkers; track, signal and utilities work. Track and structure improvements completed during this reporting period. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Ties & Ballast UPR
Track & Structure
Rail
$11,578,885
$14,078,885
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Metra’s Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line will undergo significant rehabilitation in 2022. Union Pacific Railroad’s crews will replace ties, clean or replace ballast, and replace switch components on the northern extents of the UP-N Line. This project improves the riding quality of the trains and reduces the incidence of slow orders, which can impact the ability to maintain on-time performance. Metra provides funds to improve the track along the UP-N Line and other lines and yard facilities owned by the Union Pacific Railroad.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$11,578,885
$2,500,000
$14,078,885
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$6,900,000
$11,578,885
$2,500,000
$20,978,885
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$12,593,011
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Metra coordinated efforts with UP Forces for work on the Kenosha Sub track 1 & 2 related to replacing and cleaning ties, replacement of ballast, as well as switch components from Mile Post (MP) 8.5 to MP 52.1. This work is 40% complete. Work continues and additional locations were added to the project. Kenosha ties work to follow Harvard MP .75 to MP 62. Union Pacific forces continue working and are 50% complete.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Ties, Ballast & Switch Heaters BNS
Track & Structure
Rail
$1,000,000
$8,000,000
Project Details
Description
This project funds the replacement of ties, the cleaning or replacement of ballast, and the replacement of switch components and heaters. Periodically replacing ties and ballast is necessary to maintain proper track gauge and surface conditions. This project improves the riding quality of the trains and reduces the incidence of slow orders, which can impact the ability to maintain on-time performance. Metra provides funds to the BNSF Railroad to improve the track along the BNSF Line and rail yard facilities.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$1,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,750,000
$1,000,000
$7,000,000
$12,750,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Undercutting & Surfacing MDW
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Track undercutting provides for the removal of all fouled track ballast, which is then cleaned and returned to the track bed. When the ballast is fouled, the load spreading capability is lost. Undercutting is necessary when the ballast section has become so contaminated that normal ballasting and surfacing will no longer hold a proper track surface. The results of undercutting are a smooth, well-aligned track surface, extended tie and ballast life and reduced ongoing maintenance expense.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,750,000
$0
$0
$1,750,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Undercutting & Surfacing MED
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Track undercutting provides for the removal of all fouled track ballast, which is then cleaned and returned to the track bed. When the ballast is fouled, the load spreading capability is lost. Undercutting is necessary when the ballast section has become so contaminated that normal ballasting and surfacing will no longer hold a proper track surface. The results of undercutting are a smooth, well-aligned track surface, extended tie and ballast life and reduced ongoing maintenance expense.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,800,000
$0
$0
$1,800,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Undercutting & Surfacing MET
Track & Structure
Rail
$3,440,000
$15,000,000
Project Details
Description
Track undercutting provides for the removal of all fouled track ballast, which is then cleaned and returned to the trackbed. When the ballast is fouled, the load-spreading capability is lost. Undercutting is necessary when the ballast section has become so contaminated that normal ballasting and surfacing will no longer hold a proper track surface. The results of undercutting are a smooth, well-aligned track surface, extended tie, and ballast life, and reduced ongoing maintenance expense.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$3,440,000
$11,560,000
$15,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$3,440,000
$11,560,000
$15,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Undercutting & Surfacing RID
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Track undercutting provides for the removal of all fouled track ballast, which is then cleaned and returned to the track bed. When the ballast is fouled, the load spreading capability is lost. Undercutting is necessary when the ballast section has become so contaminated that normal ballasting and surfacing will no longer hold a proper track surface. The results of undercutting are a smooth, well-aligned track surface, extended tie and ballast life and reduced ongoing maintenance expense.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,380,000
$0
$0
$2,380,000
Last Updated 03.16.2023
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Undercutting & Surfacing UPR
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Track undercutting provides for the removal of all fouled track ballast, which is then cleaned and returned to the track bed. When the ballast is fouled, the load spreading capability is lost. Undercutting is necessary when the ballast section has become so contaminated that normal ballasting and surfacing will no longer hold a proper track surface. The results of undercutting are a smooth, well-aligned track surface, extended tie and ballast life and reduced ongoing maintenance expense.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$0
$0
$1,000,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Union Pacific West Line Expansion
Track & Structure
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project, a Public-Private Partnership between Metra and the Union Pacific Railroad, will construct two new segments of third mainline track on the Union Pacific West Line. One of the segments will be between the Vale Interlocking at milepost 10.0 in River Forest and the 25th Avenue Interlocking at milepost 11.8 in Melrose Park. The other segment will be between the Kress Interlocking at milepost 32.1 in West Chicago and the Peck Interlocking at milepost 38.4 in Geneva. Improvements are anticipated for all four of the interlockers that bookend the two segments. Additionally, a new interlocker may be constructed at milepost 35.4 between the Kress and Peck interlockers, which will increase operational flexibility. The interlocker improvements and additions will be constructed to meet Positive Train Control requirements. Improvements along both segments will include, but not be limited to, trackwork, earthwork, sub-ballast, structures, signal infrastructure, interlocking upgrades, and all work necessary at highway grade crossings. Bridge improvements will be needed over both the Des Plaines River and the Fox River to allow for the third mainline track. The project will also include platform relocations and improvements at both the Maywood and Melrose Park stations, and platform, platform shelter, and parking improvements at the Geneva station. Lastly, land acquisition may be required at various locations along the two segments in areas where the right of way is not wide enough to accommodate the third main track within the track centers required by the Union Pacific.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$127,477,280
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Construction activities on the western section of this project are in progress. Construction work included grading, sub-ballast layer installation, painting. The contractor finished paving Route 31, and it was opened to traffic. The contractor started backfilling on Fox River Bridge retaining wall to prepare for the third track and started demolishing the causeway. Additionally, the contractor finished Fox River Bridge piers repairs and started the excavation and preparation of the new track at 3rd Ave crossing (by Geneva Metra Station). Com Ed continued to relocate power poles.
Last Updated 09.25.2024
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Metra
Administration - Metra
Rail
$42,109,670
$167,945,693
$400,000,000
$232,054,307
Metra's administrative projects
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
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Capital Delivery Support Contracts
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$2,275,000
$2,275,000
Project Details
Description
The Site Surveying & Data Evaluation Services contract is intended to aid the Capital Delivery Department when surveying, initial site data collection, project closeout checks, or other similar type of work is requested for a new area, a new potential project is requested, or when new information arises in existing projects. Site surveys and data evaluation that will be provided by this contract will help to inform the Capital Delivery Department of the up-to-date information that is required for accurate cost estimating, accurate scoping, and improvements to project delivery. This funding also help streamline design engineering and NEPA compliance.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$1,275,000
$0
$1,275,000
State
$0
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$2,275,000
$0
$2,275,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Contingencies
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$800,000
$4,000,000
Project Details
Description
This project will fund both emergencies and unanticipated capital needs that arise throughout the course of the program year. Items covered require immediate attention and cannot wait for inclusion in the budget for the forthcoming program year. Contingencies are necessary to fund emergency activities to prevent project and service delays.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$800,000
$3,200,000
$4,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,608,488
$800,000
$3,200,000
$6,608,488
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Financial System Replacement
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project provides for the development and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System at Metra. This project will replace Metra's payroll software that is nearing technical obsolescence as Microsoft is scheduled to end support of the current application. The replacement system will integrate internal and external management of information across the Metra organization, including such areas as finance, accounting, sales, inventory, customer service and human resources.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$41,754,607
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Metra was able to complete the conversion to Dynamics 365. The vendor continues to work on additional scope for post-software implementation. Metra submitted a revised procurement package for the Payroll System replacement. There were scope additions that occurred during this reporting period for the UP employees onboarding, the vendor portal, and integration with other systems. Interviews and demonstrations for vendors will be held in the next reporting period for the RFP for the revised procurement package for the Payroll System replacement.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Infrastructure Engineering
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project funds various engineering responsibilities for capital projects. Project funds support the implementation of capital projects and cover the costs of Metra’s Engineering Department and consultants providing professional services. The associated professional consultant services may include design engineering and/or construction management in the areas of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, signal, communications, and environmental engineering.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$2,500,000
$0
$0
$2,500,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Office Equipment
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$250,000
$1,250,000
Project Details
Description
This project consists of the purchase of various pieces of equipment, office furniture, workspaces, conference tables, break-room appliances, and small-scale climate control systems that will be utilized at Metra buildings and facilities. The current condition of the equipment that is being replaced is poor and has reached or surpassed its useful life.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$250,000
$1,000,000
$1,250,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$250,000
$1,000,000
$2,250,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Procurement Oversight
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project will provide the Mechanical Department guidance and oversight in purchasing, ensuring that Metra remains compliant with the provisions of the Federal Transit Administration's Buy America Provisions. Delays in project implementation and the need for non-Federal funding sources result from failure to comply with the Buy America provisions. Federal funding for capital projects typically includes Buy America regulations.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$500,000
$0
$0
$500,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Program Management
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$36,884,670
$150,320,693
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project will fund the professional services of a consultant team to provide additional program management capacity made necessary by the extra funding from the state of Illinois. Funds programmed in 2022 will finance the second year of a five-year agreement with WSP Inc. for professional services under the Project Management Oversight (PMO) contract awarded by Metra’s Board in August 2020.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$36,884,670
$113,436,023
$150,320,693
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$63,550,000
$36,884,670
$113,436,023
$213,870,693
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$122,934,062
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The project management oversight contract was awarded to WSP. WSP and Metra staff are working through the process to support delivery of Metra’s Capital Program. Purchase Order Releases have been approved and work is in progress on various capital projects. The project budget increased from newly Pre-Awarded 2024 FTA funds.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Project Administration
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$900,000
$5,000,000
Project Details
Description
This project funds the activities associated with the administration of capital grants and the projects in those grants. This includes only those labor, fringe and overhead costs covered by Metra’s cost allocation plan. Examples of the types of activities associated with the administration of capital grants are budget revisions, requisitions, quarterly reports and reconciliation of expenses done at project closeout. Metra funds associated with capital grant administration are recognized as capitalized costs under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$900,000
$4,100,000
$5,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,800,000
$900,000
$4,100,000
$6,800,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Project Development
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$1,000,000
$5,100,000
Project Details
Description
This project will allow Metra to undertake studies to advance major capital projects and secure grant funding.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$1,000,000
$4,100,000
$5,100,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,225,000
$1,000,000
$4,100,000
$6,325,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Transit Asset Management
Contingencies and Administration
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
This project funds the continuation of Metra’s comprehensive asset assessment. This phase will consist of hiring a consultant to assist with the monitoring and implementation of Metra’s Transit Asset Management Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$500,000
$0
$0
$500,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
+
CTA
Replacement Bus Purchase (1000 Series) - 600 Clean Diesel Buses
Bus
$38,878,238
$107,050,060
$176,016,315
$68,966,255
Replace 600 of the 1000 Series Buses that have now been in service 15 yrs plus and are now due replacement.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Replace Buses - Options to Purchase Up To 500 of 1,030
Rolling Stock
Bus
$38,878,238
$107,050,060
✔︎
Project Details
Description
The scope of this project will provide for the engineering, purchase, and inspection of fully accessible, air conditioned Clean Diesel buses; including a spare parts inventory. Engineering includes: development of specifications, pre-bid engineering meetings, onsite inspections of prospective bidders and/or their vendors’ plants, inspection of buses during production and acceptance of vehicles after delivery. 5 Year funds will continue funding stream for the Option(s) to replace up to 500 additional buses. Option(s) to the Base (100) contract order consist of up to an additional 500 buses that will initiate multiple orders to replace the 1000 Series New Flyer buses that have been in service since FY 2006.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$15,942,638
$65,295,062
$81,237,700
State
$0
$22,935,600
$2,876,760
$25,812,360
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$148,301,069
$38,878,238
$68,171,822
$255,351,129
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$449,623,251
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
As of July 2024, all 300 buses from the base order, Option 1 and Option 2 have been delivered and placed in service. Under Option 3, 90 buses have been delivered. CTA has also exercised Option 4 and 5 for an additional 200 buses. Option 4 has 80 buses built and ready for delivery with the final delivery in March 2025. Option 5 is the final option of this project.
Last Updated 09.25.2024
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Pace
Fixed Route Buses - Replacement
Bus
$36,370,000
$36,370,000
$36,400,000
$30,000
Replacement of buses reaching useful life (CNG and OTR Coach)
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Fixed Route CNG Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Replacement CNG buses - Pace plans to replace 115 diesel buses with 40' Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses including any associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections) for the future Northwest Division garage in Wheeling, currently being designed as a CNG fueling facility.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$28,050,000
$0
$0
$28,050,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Fixed Route Hybrid Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$36,370,000
$36,370,000
Project Details
Description
Replace thirty-three 30-foot buses (31 diesel and 2 diesel-electric hybrid) with thirty-three 35-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses at Pace’s Fox Valley operating division and municipal contract facilities in Highland Park and Niles. This funding will allow Pace to transition to low-emission, cleaner vehicles, while the agency continues facility upgrades to accommodate ZEBs as part of the agency’s goal of operating a 100% ZEB fleet by 2040. The grant funding will also be used to invest in training operators, support staff, and mechanics on the hybrid bus fleet.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$30,911,000
$0
$30,911,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$5,459,000
$0
$5,459,000
Total
$0
$36,370,000
$0
$36,370,000
Last Updated 09.25.2024
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Purchase 30' Diesel Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
This project is a new contract awarded in September 2019 for a new five?yearindefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for 30’ low floor diesel buses. Theminimum quantity to be purchased under this contract is 67 buses and the totalnumber of buses procured will not exceed the maximum amount of 164.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$80,261,908
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
A total of 67 buses have been ordered to date. The first order consisted of 23 buses, all of which are in service. These were delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis. The second order consisted of 44 buses. All of the buses under the second order were received, with the final bus delivered in February 2023. The buses service the areas currently serviced by Fox Valley and Batavia. Pace will not pursue purchasing anymore buses under this contract. This will be the final update on this project.
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Purchase 40' Diesel Buses
Rolling Stock
Bus
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Replacement diesel buses (40') - Pace plans to replace 78 diesel buses including any associated equipment (cameras, destination signs, etc.) and services (Buy America audit and inspections).
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$41,786,531
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Pace placed an order for the delivery of a total of 85 buses. To date, all 85 buses have been received and are in service. The buses are expected to service the routes currently serviced by West Division. This will be the final update on this project.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$75,896,625
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
Pace awarded a new contract for the purchase of additional vehicles in March 2022. The first order was a quantity of 47 CNG buses. The production of these vehicles has been put on hold during this reporting period. A portion of these vehicles will be utilized at the Northwest Wheeling Garage, which is an ongoing project. As Pace establishes a construction schedule for the Wheeling Garage, a production scheduled will be developed for the order of 47 buses. Pace may reevaluate purchasing CNG buses vs electric buses as well.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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CTA
Rail Shops Improvements
System
$27,000,000
$58,800,000
$255,900,000
$197,100,000
Provide repair and replacement to worn components at rail maintenance shops
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
63rd Shop - Non-Revenue Equipment and Service
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Purchase of equipment associated with 63rd Shop operations moving from Skokie to 63rd. Also, contracts for movement of existing equipment/material. This is necessary to allow use of the new shop as planned.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
The purpose of this project is to support the expansion of CTA’s diesel-powered snow fighter locomotives via the construction of three sheds, one at each of the following locations: 98th, Midway, and Rosemont Yards to house the four new snow fighter locomotives. The sheds will fully enclose the locomotives. Work at each location provides for a pre-engineered insulated metal building structure, overhead coiling doors, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire alarms system, and tie-ins for sewer and electrical service.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Provide railcar access from the north yard. Both cars of a railcar unit will be able to be trued without removing the unit from the shop to turn around. Allows for increased wheel truing activity, improves ride quality, and extends wheel life and track life.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$13,800,000
$13,800,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$13,800,000
$13,800,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Non-Revenue Rail Vehicle Equipment - Replacement
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$2,000,000
$10,000,000
Project Details
Description
Replace various rail-borne non-revenue vehicles that have exceeded their useful lives. Repairs and spare parts have become increasingly difficult which raises maintenance costs and increases duration of downtime of this critical equipment. Equipment includes: car movers, rail borne sewer vacuum, subway washer vehicle, rail profile grinder, rail cranes, 2 locomotive crane 22 ton, 2 tie cranes w/ close clearance tie replacement head, sky trim tree trimmer, tie inserters, MKVI tamper and stabilizer. Car movers needed to move rail cars in/out of shops, sewer vac needed for subway sewers, subway washer needed for subway cleanliness, other equipment needed for track maintenance.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$2,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$5,507,124
$2,000,000
$8,000,000
$15,507,124
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Rail Car Facility Maintenance
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$10,000,000
Project Details
Description
Replacement of various shop facility heavy equipment that is ending their useful lives. Equipment includes: carbody hoists at Harlem, spin jacks at Rosemont and Wheel truing machine at 54th (replace with 4-axle), office space at Harlem above classroom, security gates at Kimball/54th for when rollup doors are raised, 2 man gates at DesPlaines.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$0
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Replace Non-Revenue 61st St. Rail Shop
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$0
$0
✔︎
Project Details
Description
Construct a new non-revenue vehicle maintenance facility for maintenance and repair of non-revenueequipment. Facility will also include covered storage tracks for track maintenance equipment. Thepurpose of the new Non-Revenue Rail Vehicle Maintenance Facility is to provide facilities formaintenance and repair of over 125 pieces of non-revenue equipment used for right-of-way maintenanceand other rail-mounted non-revenue vehicles.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$0
$0
PMO:
Total Project Budget^
Budget Status
Schedule Status
Start Date
End Date
$70,017,063
On Budget
On Schedule
^Total Project Budget is the project budget being tracked by the RTA PMO Group
Current Status
The contractor made considerable progress in this reporting period and requested substantial completion in January 2024, which is under review by CTA. The contractor completed work on the parking lot including laying asphalt, installing, and welding new rail, and other landscape activities. The contractor continues to address punch list items for project closeout.
This is the final update on this project.
Last Updated 06.10.2024
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Skokie Clean Room - Bench Test Equipment
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$0
$0
Project Details
Description
Skokie Clean Room - Bench Test Equipment: The scope of work provides for modifications to the CTA Skokie Shop (Heavy Maintenance Facility) to accommodate the addition of clean rooms. All of the necessary architectural and MEP systems would be reworked and reactivated in the expanded / modified spaces.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,400,000
$0
$0
$4,400,000
Last Updated 12.16.2022
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Skokie Shops - Railcar Hoists
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
Project Details
Description
Construct two new Rail car body hoists where the non-revenue unit is currently situated. This unit is to move to new facility in late 2023 or early 2024. Additional space with new hoists increases the capacity to overhaul series cars. Over the next five years, CTA will need to continue the overhaul of the 5000 Series, while also addressing life extending work on existing 2600 and 3200 Series expected to remain in fleet until replacement cars are available from a future order.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$4,500,000
$0
$4,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$0
$9,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Skokie Shops Improvements Other
Support Facilities & Equipment
Rail
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
Project Details
Description
Various shop improvements, including: Repurpose truck wash machine area to HVAC/truck wash, fill in truck transfer pit and install truck hi-line, add truck hi-line positions (and lighting, hose reels) in truck storage area, additional air operated 2-ton crane in Paint Booth, engineering lab, additional crane in truck shop on existing rails.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$5,500,000
$0
$5,500,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$1,000,000
$5,500,000
$0
$6,500,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Electric Bus Infrastructure Program
Bus
$24,610,000
$157,610,000
$330,287,270
$172,677,270
Electric bus infrastructure upgrades necessary to begin transition to electrify CTA's bus service. Full electric conversion of Chicago and 103rd Garages, Chargers installation, and 95th Substation upgrades.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
95th Street Terminal Electrification
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$7,600,000
$7,600,000
Project Details
Description
Project will install bus charging equipment at the 95th Street Terminal with associated electrical upgrades at the 95th Street rail traction power substation to support the equipment.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$0
$0
State
$0
$7,600,000
$0
$7,600,000
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$25,000,000
$7,600,000
$0
$32,600,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Bus Garage Electrification - 103rd Garage
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$0
$133,000,000
Project Details
Description
Provides funds for the design and construction for the full electrification of the 103rd Street Bus Garage as part of the e-Bus implementation.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$0
$133,000,000
$133,000,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$0
$0
$133,000,000
$133,000,000
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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Bus Garage Electrification - Chicago
Support Facilities & Equipment
Bus
$17,010,000
$17,010,000
Project Details
Description
The project will provide for the necessary electrical, communications, and life safety system modernization at the Chicago Bus Garage to support the ongoing fleet conversion. This is a share of funding necessary for full upgrade to modify the Chicago Avenue bus garage. When engineering assessment and design criteria are complete, construction work can proceed with the first of CTA system bus garages. Order of magnitude estimate for Chicago Garage work is $100.0M, complete estimate will come from the engineering assessment.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
Source
Previous Funding*
2024 Funding
2025-2028 Funding
Total
Federal
$0
$17,010,000
$0
$17,010,000
State
$0
$0
$0
$0
RTA
$0
$0
$0
$0
Service Board / Local
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
$28,573,334
$17,010,000
$0
$45,583,334
Last Updated 12.14.2023
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CTA
Farebox System
System
$23,811,109
$23,811,109
$35,301,259
$11,490,150
The new farebox system will replace the current 37-year-old obsolete system and associated infrastructure with a modern bus farebox collection process.
Project Title
Asset Category
Mode
2024 Funding
2024-2028 Funding
PMO
+
Farebox Replacement
Support Facilities & Equipment
System
$23,811,109
$23,811,109
Project Details
Description
The new Farebox system will reduce in-service defects, improve network security by upgrading the data reporting system, reduce counterfeit bill transactions, and improve the efficiency of portable farebox operations for special events, while providing a more accurate location and complete ridership data picture of cash- paying customers.
*Previous funding shows all funding since 2021, but not with detail by funding source. Note that the project may have funding from capital programs previous to 2021 that is not shown in table.
